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Sign Tree Camp
Sign Tree Camp at Pine Tree Camp is a unique retreat designed for adults who are deaf and have an intellectual disability. Many of our campers live in communication isolation as the only deaf person living in group homes scattered throughout Maine and beyond. Sign Tree Camp offers a fun, language-accessible camp experience in a barrier-free environment.
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A walk at Pine Tree Camp
Camp Director Dawn Willard-Robinson took a walk on Pine Tree Camp’s nature trail with long-time camper Linda “Jonesy” Jones Townsend. The two met in 1985 when Dawn began working at Pine Tree Camp. Jonesy has attended camp since the 1970s. Follow the link to listen to their conversation.
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Communication Pathways
Our team believes there is a pathway to communication for all people. The key is identifying the unique path for each individual. Our experienced speech language pathologists provide a full range of speech, language and assistive technology services for children and adults with disabilities to support communication, learning and employment.
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Our Impact
"Thank you so very much for your time and expertise offered so graciously in support of our student last Wednesday. It was great for the staff to hear a new voice. I have some of the knowledge but you brought such a gift of practical expertise. My goal was to empower those who work with him daily and excite them in regard to his communication possibilities…thank you, thank you, thank you for helping me in that goal."
- Debbie Patterson
Communication Pathways
Providing a full range of Speech/Language and Assistive Technology services for children and adults
Impact Stories
"We were blessed with the best."
“I have no fear of him going to Kindergarten. They have definitely prepared him. We were blessed with the best. I couldn’t imagine our world without them.”
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An experience he can take with him.
“Everyone kept saying how much he would love Pine Tree Camp, but I wasn’t really sure how that would work. I thought there’s no way he could stay because he needs so much one-on-one support. Then I learned I could go with him and stay together in a Family Cabin.”
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Helping Arianna find her path
Arianna and her mother share their journey and the impact Pine Tree Society's programs have had on their lives.
A look into Pine Tree Camp
Watch this clip of Pine Tree Camp's opening day!
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